Sign him! Arsenal is destined to be without a championship

Recently, Premier League football has ushered in a transfer that has touched the nerves of London's two football fans - Arsenal officially announced that it would sign 23-year-old England winger Maduaike from his city rival Chelsea. The attacker, who is in his year of playing, will wear the Gunners' No. 20 jersey, opening a new chapter in his career.

According to official news, Maduaike signed a long-term contract with Arsenal after reports that the two parties signed until 2030, with the total transfer fee of the deal being £52 million, which includes a base fee of £48 million and an additional clause of £4 million.

It is worth mentioning that this is Arsenal's fourth signing in this summer window. The team has signed Kepa, Zubimendi and Nolgao one after another. The continuous strengthening of the lineup undoubtedly demonstrates the team's ambition to strive for honor.

Before joining Arsenal, Maduaike spent more than two seasons of growth at Chelsea. He transferred from Eindhoven to Chelsea in January 2023, with the transfer fee at €35 million.

While playing for the Blues, Maduaike played 92 times, contributed 20 goals and 9 assists, and won two championship trophys, the European Union and the Club World Cup with the team. His stable performance also won him the call for the English adult team. So far, he has played for the Three Lions 6 times.

Last season, he handed over 11 goals and 4 assists in 41 games, showing his outstanding offensive talent, which also made his German turnover worth 40 million euros, becoming one of the highly anticipated young wingers in the Premier League.

From the historical perspective of transfer fees, this transaction is also very important. According to statistics from the German transfer market, Maduaike ranks 7th in Arsenal's history with a transfer fee of 55.4 million euros (equivalent to about 52 million pounds), ranking behind stars such as Rice (116.6 million euros), Nicholas Pepe (80 million euros);

, and in the Chelsea's history transfer fee list, he ranks 6th, second only to Hazard (120.8 million euros), Havertz (75 million euros). Such a ranking not only reflects Arsenal's emphasis on him, but also confirms his recognition in the transfer market.

The successful conclusion of this transfer is inseparable from the promotion of multiple parties. Sky Sports revealed that Arsenal club director Berta is the leader in the negotiations, while coach Arteta plays a key role in persuading players to join.

Arteta made no secret of praise when talking about the signing: "Noni (Maduaike) is an exciting young player, full of vitality, and has always maintained a high level in recent seasons. He is one of the most talented wingers in the Premier League. Although he is only 23 years old, he has rich club and international competition experience and is extremely familiar with the Premier League. His joining will greatly enhance our squad strength." And Maduaike's comprehensiveness - being competent on the left and active on the right is the core reason why Arsenal valued him.

Maduaike himself is full of expectations for joining Arsenal. In an interview with the club's official media, he admitted: "I often make decisions based on my intuition, and this intuition has guided me in the right direction. I believe this is no exception. This will be a successful journey, and it makes me extremely happy to be here."

He also mentioned the joy of returning to his hometown to accompany his parents. "Mom missed my days at home very much." At the same time, he expressed his yearning for Arsenal's tactical system: "This Arsenal already has a distinct tactical style. I can't wait to integrate into the system and do my best to help my teammates improve. One step. "

Speaking of the goals of the new season, Maduaike was full of confidence: "To win all the events we participated in, we have such strength. At the same time, I will help the team in all aspects to achieve the dual growth of competition and personality."

He also emphasized his technical characteristics: "I can create threats whether on the left or right. As long as I get the ball, my only thought is to break through the defense, which is my core advantage."

Such confidence is not empty talk, OPTA Statistics show that in the 2024-25 Premier League, Maduaike averaged 1.6 shots after breaking through the ball, ranking first in the Premier League; averaged 8.8 touches in the opponent's penalty area, ranking second; averaged 3.5 shots per game, tied for fourth. The solid data confirms his offensive impact.

With his experience of being selected for the England team with Rice, Saka and other players in recent months, Maduaike's early adaptation phase at Arsenal will undoubtedly be smoother. "I have communicated with Rice, Skelly, Saka and even Timber. They praised the club's warm family atmosphere and made me ecstatic to be a member of the Arsenal family." He smiled. Although he received extra vacation after winning the Club World Cup with Chelsea this summer, he couldn't wait to join the training: "I just told my friends that I don't even want to rest! Although my body needs to recover, I will do my best when I return."

On social media, Maduaike also expressed his excitement of joining: "Come here with humility and gratitude, thank you all for the transfer. I can't wait to appear and start to repay everyone's trust in me. This will be an extremely special journey. God is the greatest. Let's move forward together. @Arsenal. ”

And the Chelsea official website also issued a decent farewell statement, reviewing his growth and contributions to the Blues, and wishing him all the best in his new journey.

From London Blue to London Red, Maduaike's transfer story has opened a new chapter. The 23-year-old winger joins Arsenal with the experience accumulated at Chelsea, outstanding technical skills and a desire to win the championship, and will undoubtedly inject new vitality into the team's forward line.

As he himself said, "This will be a successful journey". Perhaps in the near future, we will see him shining at the Emirates Stadium and launching a rush toward higher honors with Arsenal.